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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL820, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was released at a similar time to the SL820 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL620 scores against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung SL820

 SL620 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung SL620

 SL820 SL620 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL820

 SL620 SL820 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL620 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL620 compared to the SL820.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL620 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and SL820.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL620 Street photography info
Samsung SL820 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (168g)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SL620
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
24
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (168g)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung SL820
 Samsung SL620Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL620 Samsung SL820
Alternate name PL65 IT100
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $280